Hi y’all:
Are you familiar with hikes in and around Castelrotto? I’m only staying a 2 nights, so when I arrive on Sunday at 3pm, I am hoping to squeeze in an easy-moderate hike, starting by 4pm. I see it doesn’t get dark until 8:45, but the Marinzen chairlift closes at 5:30.
I’m thinking maybe one way up the chair lift, and then walking back down? Or up the chairlift, over to see the goats at Schafstsall hut, and then walk back down? Or perhaps another trail that doesn’t require the lift? No more than 2 1/2 -3 hours total, so I’ll have time to clean up a bit before dinner. Since I’ll be solo, I’m trying to prepare for what’s available and feel confident about where I’m venturing.
The Hotel Villa Kastelruth says they have a guided hike for Monday, so I hope to join that. But I’d love to hear your experiences on other trails, lifts in the area if that doesn’t happen.
I half-regret not choosing Ortisei with its two lift options from town. Perhaps that’s an easier base? Last year I fell in love with the meadows and landscape of the Dolomites on BOI, but didn’t explore much beyond the Panorama lift/easy loop and back to Seelaus with our group. I’m looking to explore more this summer.
Thanks for sharing your expertise! I greatly appreciate it :)